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WARE SHOALS HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Mrs. Savannah Campbell
School Counselor, GCDF
Email: scampbell@gwd51.org
Phone:  864-456-7923 ext. 2210
Fax: 864-626-4516

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Transcript Request/ Verification

In an effort to provide more efficient and secure service, all 3rd Party Requests for Student Records, education verifications, corporate verifications, or related student records must be made using our secure online request system. 

Please resubmit your request online: Go to www.needmytranscript.com, and follow the steps as directed on the online form.  Please bookmark this URL for all future requests. 

RESOURCES: GET CONNECTED FAST

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

SOUTH CAROLINA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

This is a state-awarded scholarship valued at $2,800 for the first year only. Students that have a final minimum 3.0 GPA but do not qualify for the LIFE are eligible to receive this scholarship. Students who receive the SC HOPE and earn a 3.0 at the end of the first year of college may receive the LIFE Scholarship for the second year of college. No application is necessary for this scholarship. Eligibility is based on your final transcript.

SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE SCHOLARSHIP

This is a state-awarded scholarship valued at $5000 per year. Students must meet two of the three requirements (1) your final, cumulative grade point average must be a minimum 3.0; (2) minimum 1100 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections) or *22 ACT (*updated 2022); or (3) rank in the top 30% of your class at graduation. For a two year college students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (the test score and class rank requirements are waived.) No application is necessary for this scholarship. Eligibility is based on your final transcript.

SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE

This state awarded money varies each year dependent on the South Carolina Lottery Revenue. Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours a semester and advancing toward a degree at one of the state’s two-year institutions. Students must complete the FAFSA as soon after October 1 as possible. Awards are handled by the college financial aid office.

SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP

This is a state-awarded scholarship valued at $6700 per year. Students may be eligible to apply if they meet the following three criteria: 1200 SAT or *25 ACT (*updated 2022), 3.5 GPA, top 6% of the class at the end of the sophomore, junior, or senior year; or meet the following two criteria 1400 SAT or*31 ACT (*updated 2022) and 4.0 GPA at end of the junior or senior year. Students that meet the criteria will be notified by guidance to complete an application. More information about these state scholarships is available online at www.che.sc.gov.

SAT AND ACT TEST PREPARATION RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Internet Safety Resources
SafetyNet.org

Teen Mental Health: Resources and Tips for Students and Parents
http://teenmentalhealth.org/covid-19/

Dealing with Anxiety
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/anxiety-tips.html?WT.ac=ctg#catemotions

Managing Stress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjkEfwfECo

Coping with Grief and Loss
https://www.apa.org/topics/grief

Relaxation Exercises: Breathing Basics
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/relax-breathing.html?ref=search

Vector Mental Health Training Site

Vector Mental Health

Internet Safety Resources
SafetyNet.org

Teen Mental Health: Resources and Tips for Students and Parents
http://teenmentalhealth.org/covid-19/

Dealing with Anxiety
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/anxiety-tips.html?WT.ac=ctg#catemotions

Managing Stress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjkEfwfECo

Coping with Grief and Loss
https://www.apa.org/topics/grief

Relaxation Exercises: Breathing Basics
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/relax-breathing.html?ref=search

Vector Mental Health Training Site

https://5il.co/2235s

EMERGENCY RESOURCES

Below are national emergency and after-hours resources.

Emergency: 911
Referral services: 211 | 211.org
Suicide Prevention (United States): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 | 1800runaway.org
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org/hotline/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline | samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Other resources for developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional help: helpguide.org